Apr 18, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vitali Kravtsov (74) celebrates his goal with center Kevin Rooney (17) against New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers were by all accounts passive on Day 1 of Free Agency despite being one of the top teams with cap space available. Instead they chose to make depth signings, the biggest of which was adding defenseman Patrik Nemeth to a 3 year deal deal with an AAV of $2.